On July 29, 2015, Nepal's Gadhimai Temple Trust announced that animal sacrifice will no longer be permitted at the Gadhimai Festival, which is an event to honor the goddess Gadhimai that occurs every 5 years in Nepal. For months prior to the slaughter last year, LCA staff and other animal rights groups and activists distributed petitions against the sacrifice, and were instrumental in spreading awareness and creating public outcry. Much of the credit goes to the locals of India and Nepal, and especially Animal Welfare Network Nepal, for stepping up to the plate. We must give credit where credit is due. |
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